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Congratulations to the WINNERS<\/strong> of the Great Santa Carve Off Contest, and thanks to those who shared their festive creativity with us. The staff of Woodcarving Illustrated<\/em> would also like to send a BIG THANKS<\/strong> the generous sponsors for their donations of prizes for our five talented winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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1st Place: Alex Joiner<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n


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2nd Place: Walter Imfeld<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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3rd Place: Dave Deming<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4th Place: Lee Simpkins<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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5th Place: Mary Beth Blair<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Editor’s Picks: Bradley Gusloff and Jim Willis<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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